Why do my sons not qualify for the earned income credit? They're 17 years of age and still in high school.

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Why do my sons not qualify for the earned income credit? They're 17 years of age and still in high school.

If your child turned 17 in 2017, even on the last day of 2017, you do not get the child tax credit. There are no exceptions to the rule. You can still claim your child as a dependent.

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Why do my sons not qualify for the earned income credit? They're 17 years of age and still in high school.

If your child turned 17 in 2017, even on the last day of 2017, you do not get the child tax credit. There are no exceptions to the rule. You can still claim your child as a dependent.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Why do my sons not qualify for the earned income credit? They're 17 years of age and still in high school.

Thank you. I understand.

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